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Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need
LA GUAIRA (Venezuela), June 28 — The death toll in Venezuela’s twin earthquake disaster reached 1,430 yesterday, and millions more were feared to lack sanitation and other basic needs, as […]
Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks
WASHINGTON, June 28 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday that Iran would “no longer exist” if the United States is “forced” to resume the war, as he accused Tehran […]
Explainer: What is an omega block, the weather pattern fuelling Europe’s deadly heatwave?
BRUSSELS, June 28 — The intense heatwave engulfing Western Europe, resulting in more than 50 deaths in France alone, is being sustained by a weather pattern known as an omega block. […]
Times Square becomes global World Cup meeting point as fans bring football fever to New York
NEW YORK, June 28 — Surrounded by dozens of dazzling screens and crowds of tourists, World Cup fans have turned New York’s Times Square into a daily meeting spot for supporters […]
Seoul says Chinese, Russian military aircraft enter South Korea’s air defence zone
SEOUL, June 27 — South Korea said it had sent up fighter jets as a precaution after more than 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered its air defence […]
Strait of Hormuz tanker damaged in projectile strike as US-Iran tensions escalate
DUBAI, June 27 — An oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck and damaged by an “unidentified projectile”, British maritime security agency UKMTO said today, following the […]
Pilot killed after small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, 13 injured
BEIJING, June 27 — A pilot was killed when his small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, with 13 people also injured, Chinese authorities said today, without elaborating on […]
Australian arrested in Thailand after body of teen girl found in suitcase near train tracks
BANGKOK, June 27 — Thai police have arrested an Australian man after the body of a 17-year-old girl was discovered in a suitcase, authorities said today. The suspect, who denies […]
Iran accuses US of ‘blatant violation’ of peace deal
TEHRAN, June 27 — Iran today accused the United States of a “blatant violation” of the peace deal reached between the two sides to end the Middle East war after […]
Indonesian police arrest dozens, as Surabaya protesters decry fuel hike, free meals scheme management
SURABAYA, June 27 — Indonesian police have arrested dozens of protesters following a rally against President Prabowo Subianto’s policies in the country’s second-largest city, a rights group said today. Around […]